Theda Okona is the creator of Story Song International—a one woman show performed in the city of Atlanta and its environs. She served as the Convener at the Southern Order of Storytellers’ Annual Festival and has opened for Akbar Imhotep, the late Jackie Torrence (The Story Lady), and the internationally acclaimed storyteller/author Carmen Agra Deedy.

As a speaker, Theda has presented several series on parenting for Sheridan House Ministries. She is the former co-host of the internet radio broadcast The Financial Breeze Show.

As a singer, she has performed as a jazz soloist at SCSC/SCSU in concert with Dizzy Gillespie and provided background vocals for Night of Wonder, and evening of music with sisters of disco legend Donna Summer.

In addition to writing, speaking, storytelling, and singing, Theda enjoys teaching. She is an Adjunct Professor of English at Miami Dade College North Campus. Theda is a native of Charleston, South Carolina. She lives in Coral Springs, Florida with her autistic adult son and beloved husband. Her daughter lives in California and her youngest son attends Morehouse College in Georgia.